no sound from computer

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mheisig

What's that computer doing outside in the grass??

Going for a walk.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 02:57 PM

Seriously though, that's very strange. I just found that image on Google image search.

MTK · 06-08-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

Did you plug in the speakers and enable the ports in the bios?

Nope didn't do that, I'm back at work now, I'll try that later

That Guy · 06-08-2006, 04:16 PM

if your really "serious" about sound, you'd get an RME card and $4000 worth of powered pro monitor speakers (events or mackies)... you hear all kinds of stuff on CDs you never noticed before, though unless audio is your job, I seriously doubt its worth the cost.

your onboard sound should be fine, I use an audigy, but SB cards are tied to their driver CDs, so don't lose them.

I'd guess the SB live 5.1 (what i believe you have) may have had some kind of software conflict and its also possible a power surge or various other cause flipped a bit or two on the hard drive in the wrong place... kinda hard to tell from hundreds or miles away though.

MTK · 06-08-2006, 04:19 PM

I'm not that serious...

I do listen to music on my computer all the time though, and I have a subwoofer hooked up.

If I buy a similar new sound card, should that do the trick?

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 04:33 PM

In a word: yes.

New sound card = problem solved.

It "could" be the PCI slot you had the old card in, so I would put the new card in another slot when you get it.

mheisig · 06-08-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

if your really "serious" about sound, you'd get an RME card and $4000 worth of powered pro monitor speakers (events or mackies)... you hear all kinds of stuff on CDs you never noticed before, though unless audio is your job, I seriously doubt its worth the cost.

your onboard sound should be fine, I use an audigy, but SB cards are tied to their driver CDs, so don't lose them.

I'd guess the SB live 5.1 (what i believe you have) may have had some kind of software conflict and its also possible a power surge or various other cause flipped a bit or two on the hard drive in the wrong place... kinda hard to tell from hundreds or miles away though.

I think you're confusing "serious" with "sick"

or maybe "filthy rich."

Audiophiles can spend some insaaaane amounts of cash on audio equipment. I think it's really a sickness or something. I know this guy, I kid you not, who sold his car to fund his audio system. He biked to work like 10 miles away. I guess he's probably healthier now too, who knows...

MTK · 06-08-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

In a word: yes.

New sound card = problem solved.

It "could" be the PCI slot you had the old card in, so I would put the new card in another slot when you get it.

Would it be worth trying the old card in a new slot first?

mheisig · 06-08-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm not that serious...

I do listen to music on my computer all the time though, and I have a subwoofer hooked up.

If I buy a similar new sound card, should that do the trick?

Seeing as I haven't inspected your machine myself, I make no guarantees about anything

I would say that at this point it sounds like you've pursued all the likely troubleshooting avenues, and dropping a few bucks on an entry-level sound card would be a pretty decent idea.

mheisig · 06-08-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Would it be worth trying the old card in a new slot first?

While you've got the box open you might as well - don't get your hopes up though.

In all my years of hardware troubleshooting I've only had one PCI slot go bad, so I'd say the chances are slim to none.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 04:56 PM

They go bad more often than you thought. I support almost 500 Dells and we've had more than a dozen go bad in the past year. It would definitely be worth trying. You'll have to get the driver from Dell, BUT it would maybe save you some cash.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 04:56 PM

http://ftp.us.dell.com/audio/R69382.EXE

Here's the link to the drivers for your sound card. I'll check the Creative site and see if there are any more updated drivers.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 04:58 PM

http://ccftp.creative.com/manualdn/D...Patch_LB_3.exe

Actually, try that link. It's probably a newer driver.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 04:59 PM

Yeah, I compared the two drivers. The one from Dell is about a year older than the one from the Creative website. Put the card in a different slot, use the Creative driver patch, restart and see if that does it.

mheisig · 06-08-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

They go bad more often than you thought. I support almost 500 Dells and we've had more than a dozen go bad in the past year. It would definitely be worth trying. You'll have to get the driver from Dell, BUT it would maybe save you some cash.

Damn! A dozen within a year? Has that been consistent over a long period of time, or is Dell's QA going downhill?

Maybe I've had better luck because I typically only deal with high-end, enthusiast level mobos

I had a Dell years ago...swore I'd never by pre-built systems again.

Of course I'd hate to be the guy who has to custom-build 500 machines for your company, so I see your point

06-08-2006, 02:57 PM	#47
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer Seriously though, that's very strange. I just found that image on Google image search. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-08-2006, 04:16 PM	#49
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: no sound from computer if your really "serious" about sound, you'd get an RME card and $4000 worth of powered pro monitor speakers (events or mackies)... you hear all kinds of stuff on CDs you never noticed before, though unless audio is your job, I seriously doubt its worth the cost. your onboard sound should be fine, I use an audigy, but SB cards are tied to their driver CDs, so don't lose them. I'd guess the SB live 5.1 (what i believe you have) may have had some kind of software conflict and its also possible a power surge or various other cause flipped a bit or two on the hard drive in the wrong place... kinda hard to tell from hundreds or miles away though.

06-08-2006, 04:19 PM	#50
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,472	Re: no sound from computer I'm not that serious... I do listen to music on my computer all the time though, and I have a subwoofer hooked up. If I buy a similar new sound card, should that do the trick?

06-08-2006, 04:33 PM	#51
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer In a word: yes. New sound card = problem solved. It "could" be the PCI slot you had the old card in, so I would put the new card in another slot when you get it. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-08-2006, 04:56 PM	#56
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer They go bad more often than you thought. I support almost 500 Dells and we've had more than a dozen go bad in the past year. It would definitely be worth trying. You'll have to get the driver from Dell, BUT it would maybe save you some cash. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-08-2006, 04:56 PM	#57
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer http://ftp.us.dell.com/audio/R69382.EXE Here's the link to the drivers for your sound card. I'll check the Creative site and see if there are any more updated drivers. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-08-2006, 04:58 PM	#58
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer http://ccftp.creative.com/manualdn/D...Patch_LB_3.exe Actually, try that link. It's probably a newer driver. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-08-2006, 04:59 PM	#59
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer Yeah, I compared the two drivers. The one from Dell is about a year older than the one from the Creative website. Put the card in a different slot, use the Creative driver patch, restart and see if that does it. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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